It was quite the welcome we recieved to the island on sunday night (exactly one week after arriving here) when we experienced our first hurricane.
the view of the storm rolling in from our patio
It was a category I hurricane with lots of gusting wind (85 MPH) and rain. We knew it was coming so we stocked up on water (without electricity here it also means no water) and food and were as ready as we could be. But when the power went out on sunday night I don’t think we were quite prepared for the heat. We’ve been running fans (A/C is very expensive) and they’ve been keeping us moderately cool but when we closed up all our windows to keep the rain out and had nothing to keep us cool…WOW. I’ve never been so hot in my life.
Power came back on last night around 9:00pm and we were so grateful to be able to get in touch with our families and let them know all was well and to have our blessed, wonderful, beautiful fans back on! We’re so thankful that it wasn’t any worse and that we are safe and well.
the house accross the street from us during the hurricane
Yesterday when the wind and rain died down we went for a little drive to go see what kind of damage the storm had done and have a quick look at the ocean.
Can you believe those waves!? That little ship was washed ashore close to the beach we’ve been spending every afternoon at for the past week.
That was enough excitement for me for the weekend. We’re hoping the school will reopen tommorow so the kids can head off on their first day. They’re really excited and I’m definately feeling the need to fall into some sort of routine around here.
Until tommorow (something fun in the works so stay tuned)!
Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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Wow–yeah, that’s some excitement for sure! Glad you’re okay.
I LOVE that last picture of your kids with their hair blowing by the beach. They’re definitely not in Kansas anymore!
So, when my brother went to med school, he went on an island called Saba (or Saaba/Sabaa?) and the ‘big’ island nearby was St. Maarten. I wonder if it’s the same St. Maarten you mentioned?
Saba is right next to us actually, we could see it in the distance looking off our patio a few days ago!
Looks like quite the adventure already!!! And you guys are in a 2 bedroom apartment. WOWzers. You are a good woman 🙂 Hope Randall knows it 😉
Glad you’re all safe and sound! What a start to your life over there! I can understand your need to get into a routine, I’m looking forward to school starting again on Thursday for the exact same reason 😉
WOW. I can’t believe that. Never experienced that. I am so happy you are all safe.
We’re glad you’re safe!
Those waves are incredible! I know from looking at my own pictures of waves…that they were probably WAY bigger then they look! CRAZY!
wow! what a beautiful place your at though. i guess there’s a price to be paid when you get to live there. did you put a generator on your shopping list? 🙂
I love walking the beach after a storm. You find the neatest things on the shoreline. You’ll have to let us know if you find fun things! And good luck with your peeps heading to school tomorrow!!
between you and {me}{Kayli}— up above loving the tour of the world and all the adventures that go with it! and I agree with rhonda you are an amazing girl mom and friend!! we miss you… kolten says hi to emily he misses her chasing him and his friends at recess crazy kids!! glad your safe ttys!
Good experience for your first week! My oncle lives in La Martinique and i know it’s the season of hurricanes.
I don’t leave a lot of comments- but I can’t resist now that we are almost neighbors. I live in Miami- I can relate 100%, I am from Colorado and had to adjust to the climate. It’s fun watching hurricanes come in- especially if they aren’t strong. I love the wind that comes with them. We had a baby heron blow in with a hurricane once- it stayed in the neighbors pool for a few days before it left.
The winters are the best!
Enjoy your stay in the sun.
Sidney H.
So, I’m curious about what sort of food/amenities you’re able to buy. I assume not everything is available that you’re used to. When my brother and his family were in Saba, they had to wash clothes by hand– is the same true for you?